In Minneapolis, the aftermath of Renee Good's killing has turned violent, with federal agents repeatedly invoking her death to intimidate protesters and observers. In recent confrontations, agents have made ominous references to civilians "learning their lesson" — a phrase widely interpreted as a thinly veiled threat.
A video surfaced on Reddit, capturing an ICE agent yelling at a driver in a car: "Stop fucking following us." When the driver asked what was wrong with them following federal agents, the agent retorted, "You didn’t learn from what just happened? Go home to your kids." The agent's words, coupled with the context of Good's killing, left onlookers terrified. They claimed that agents' actions are a clear attempt to instill fear and undermine public trust in institutions.
Protesters have reported aggressive tactics by federal agents, including pepper spray and arrests. Despite numerous courts ruling that filming law enforcement is protected under the First Amendment, many protesters remain at risk of being arrested for exercising their right to record police interactions.
The violence has sparked outrage among local residents, with some reporting that they are afraid to leave their homes due to ICE agents patrolling their neighborhoods. As a result, community leaders are calling for greater transparency and accountability from federal authorities.
Critics argue that the Trump administration's immigration policies have created an environment where federal agents feel emboldened to use excessive force against protesters. The Intercept has documented instances of agents being out of their depth in enforcing street-level policing, raising concerns about their effectiveness and safety.
Lawsuits have been filed by state and local officials seeking to end the Trump administration's surge of federal agents into Minneapolis. These efforts aim to address the human toll inflicted on communities subjected to aggressive immigration enforcement tactics.
In the face of such violence, journalists like Andrew G. Celli Jr., an attorney specializing in police misconduct, emphasize that the Constitution guarantees protesters their right to record and observe law enforcement. However, Celli warns that failure to comply with reasonable orders can still result in arrest.
The situation remains volatile, with protesters continuing to report harassment by federal agents. While some voices are urging calm, others argue that the government's actions amount to a systematic attack on democracy, free press, and basic human rights.
A video surfaced on Reddit, capturing an ICE agent yelling at a driver in a car: "Stop fucking following us." When the driver asked what was wrong with them following federal agents, the agent retorted, "You didn’t learn from what just happened? Go home to your kids." The agent's words, coupled with the context of Good's killing, left onlookers terrified. They claimed that agents' actions are a clear attempt to instill fear and undermine public trust in institutions.
Protesters have reported aggressive tactics by federal agents, including pepper spray and arrests. Despite numerous courts ruling that filming law enforcement is protected under the First Amendment, many protesters remain at risk of being arrested for exercising their right to record police interactions.
The violence has sparked outrage among local residents, with some reporting that they are afraid to leave their homes due to ICE agents patrolling their neighborhoods. As a result, community leaders are calling for greater transparency and accountability from federal authorities.
Critics argue that the Trump administration's immigration policies have created an environment where federal agents feel emboldened to use excessive force against protesters. The Intercept has documented instances of agents being out of their depth in enforcing street-level policing, raising concerns about their effectiveness and safety.
Lawsuits have been filed by state and local officials seeking to end the Trump administration's surge of federal agents into Minneapolis. These efforts aim to address the human toll inflicted on communities subjected to aggressive immigration enforcement tactics.
In the face of such violence, journalists like Andrew G. Celli Jr., an attorney specializing in police misconduct, emphasize that the Constitution guarantees protesters their right to record and observe law enforcement. However, Celli warns that failure to comply with reasonable orders can still result in arrest.
The situation remains volatile, with protesters continuing to report harassment by federal agents. While some voices are urging calm, others argue that the government's actions amount to a systematic attack on democracy, free press, and basic human rights.
! I'm literally shook thinking about what those ICE agents said to that driver - "go home to your kids"?! Like, what kind of evil person does that? 
It's like they're trying to bully and intimidate people for exercising their right to record police interactions. And the fact that protesters are still getting pepper sprayed and arrested is just insane 
. We need some serious accountability from our government, ASAP! 
Can't believe this is happening under Trump's admin 
. Lawsuits are the least we can do for these communities who are already suffering 
. Time to stand up for our rights and our democracy 
. They need to be held accountable for their actions, and I'm not just talking about the Trump admin's policies - I'm talking about the human toll this is taking on communities.
It's basic human rights stuff, people! The Constitution guarantees us the freedom to speak out and observe our government, and that's exactly what these protesters are doing.
We need to stand up for our rights and demand better from our authorities.
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Newsflash: filming police is protected under the 1st amendment, it's not a "lesson" to be learned... it's your right as a citizen! 
this is so messed up! federal agents using threats to intimidate protesters & causing people to be afraid of their own neighborhoods? it's like they're trying to silence people who are just standing up for justice 
we gotta hold them accountable & demand transparency, especially when it comes to immigration policies that seem to be fueling this aggression. and can we talk about how ridiculous it is that ppl are getting arrested for filming law enforcement? shouldn't they have the right to record what's happening in public spaces? 
This kind of behavior is a clear case of police overreach and it needs to stop ASAP 
. We need more transparency & accountability from our so-called "authorities" 
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. I mean, what's the point of having a free press if we can't even report on our own cops? The government needs to step up and show some accountability 
. And have you seen those ICE agents patrolling neighborhoods? That's just creepy 
. We need more transparency, not less 
. I remember when my cousin was arrested for filming a police stop in LA... they said it was a "public safety" issue 
. Public safety? Are you kidding me?! This is a blatant attack on our rights and freedoms 
. We need to stand up for ourselves and demand change 
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. I'm not surprised there are riots going on, though... when you're dealing with a system that thinks it's above the law, something's gonna give 
. And those ominous comments they're making? That's not just unprofessional, it's a direct threat to civilians. I mean, who needs all this aggression and hostility? 
It's like they think we're some kind of enemy or something.
it's like they're trying to silence everyone who's against their policies. I get that protests can get heated but this level of aggression is just not okay 
we need some real change here - more transparency & accountability from our gov't, ASAP 
And honestly, if filming law enforcement is protected under the First Amendment, why can't protesters film them beating up people? 
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. Community leaders and local officials must continue to push for reforms that address the root causes of this violence, such as the Trump administration's draconian immigration policies 
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. The Constitution is clear on this matter: the First Amendment guarantees our right to record and observe law enforcement 
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. Newsflash: filming police doesn't make you a threat, and recording their interactions is protected by law 
The fact that courts have ruled filming police interactions is protected under the First Amendment doesn't seem to be helping anyone right now. It's just more proof that our system can get screwed up in a major way when we let power go to people's heads. 
and we can exercise it no matter what. gotta call out these agents for being super aggressive & making people afraid to speak up